Why Airbus May Be Ditching the A380 Jet

The transcript discusses a significant drop in Airbus stock, attributed to delivery issues with Qatar Airways and a flat earnings forecast for 2016. Additionally, Airbus announced the potential end of the A380 program by 2018, raising concerns about its future. The A380 faces challenges due to its size and limited market appeal, with Emirates being its primary customer. Airbus acknowledges marketing missteps, positioning the A380 as a luxury product rather than a high-density passenger vehicle.

What did Airbus say about the marketing of the A380?

What was the potential future of the A380 as mentioned in the text?